Full interview: Robert Gates, former defense secretary and CIA director

By Us - CBSNews.com Jun 11, 2025 | 7:01 AM

“Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan sits down for an interview with Robert Gates, former defense secretary and CIA director, on the college campus of William & Mary. This is an extended cut of our conversation with Gates.

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BREAKING THE BUDGET IMPASSE

What should be done to break the impasse in approving Pennsylvania’s budget?

Increase income taxes to pay for more spending.

Draw down the state's rainy day funds to pay for more spending.

Tax the so-called "skill games" machines to pay for more spending.

Legalize recreational marijuana to pay for more spending.

We don't need more spending, we need less! No new taxes!

We do need to increase spending on some programs, but there's plenty of wasteful spending we should cut. No new taxes!

Voting Ends: Oct 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM

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Full interview: Robert Gates, former defense secretary and CIA director